Danny Mitchell (fighter)

Mitchell became a professional fighter in 2008 and fought the first eight fights of his career in regional promotions mostly throughout his native Northern England, compiling an impressive 8–0 record with 6 stoppages. He then moved onto headlining slots against other European standouts such as fellow future UFC competitors Gunnar Nelson, Nico Musoke and Cathal Pendred.

With a 14-4-1 record which included wins over former UFC fighters Mitchell was signed by the UFC in December 2013.{{cite web |url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2013/12/10/5195874/ufc-signs-welterweights-nate-loughran-danny-mitchell-fight-night-mma-news|title=UFC picks up two new welterweights for upcoming fight night cards|publisher=bloodyelbow.com|date=10 December 2013 |accessdate=5 October 2017}}

Mitchell debuted against Igor Araujo on 8 March 2014 at UFC Fight Night 37{{cite web |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/fight/3458/ufc-fight-night-london-igor-araujo-vs-danny-mitchell|title=Araujo vs Mitchell at UFC FN 37| work=mmafighting.com |date=9 March 2014 |accessdate=5 October 2017}} and lost via unanimous decision.

Mitchell was expected to face Li Jingliang at UFC 173.{{cite web |url=http://www.mmaplus.co.uk/round-up/danny-mitchell-meets-chinese-newcomer-jingliang-li-at-ufc-173|title=Danny Mitchell meets Chinese newcomer Jingliang Li at UFC 173| work=mmaplus.co.uk |date=19 March 2014 |accessdate=5 October 2017}} However, Mitchell was forced out of the bout with an injury.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/05/danny-mitchell-out-at-ufc-173-promotion-seeks-welterweight-replacement-against-jingliang-li|title=Danny Mitchell out at UFC 173, promotion seeks welterweight for Jingliang Li|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=1 May 2014}}

Mitchell next faced Wang Sai on 23 August 2014 at UFC Fight Night 48 in Macau.{{cite web |url=https://akathailand.com/news/mma/wang-sai-wins-at-ufc-fight-night-macau|title=Wang Sai wins at UFC Fight Night Macau!| work=akathailand.com |date=2 September 2014 |accessdate=5 October 2017}} Mitchell lost the bout via unanimous decision and was subsequently released by the promotion.{{cite web |url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2014/10/6/6917957/danny-mitchell-released-from-ufc-contract|title=Danny Mitchell released from UFC contract| work=bloodyelbow.com |date=6 October 2014 |accessdate=5 October 2017}}

After his release from the UFC he continued to fight in Europe taking fights in the UK and Bulgaria. On July 16, 2016, he fought on Bellator 158 against CJ Meeks, he won the bout by submission using the Twister technique, this was the first Twister submission within the Bellator promotion.{{cite web |url=http://themmareport.com/2016/07/bellator-158-post-fight-stats-danny-mitchell-records-first-twister-submission-in-bellator-history/3|title=Danny Mitchell records first Twister submission in Bellator history| work=themmareport.com |date=17 July 2016 |accessdate=5 October 2017}}

He announced his retirement from MMA in 2017.{{cite web |url=http://mmauncagedmag.com/mma-news/uk-mma/15685-cheesecake-assassin-danny-mitchell-announces-retirement|title=‘The Cheesecake Assassin’ Danny Mitchell Announces Retirement| work=mmauncagedmag.com |date=8 May 2017 |accessdate=5 October 2017}}

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| Doncaster, England

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| Andy DeVent

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| align=center| 0:35

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| align=center| 19–8–1

| Dan Sach

| Submission (armbar)

| Celtic Gladiator 10

| {{dts|format=dmy|2011|November|5}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 0:00

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| align=center| 18–8–1

| Jake Bostwick

| KO (punch)

| ACB 47

| {{dts|format=dmy|2016|October|1}}

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| align=center| 3:53

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| {{yes2}}Win

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| CJ Meeks

| Submission (twister)

| Bellator 158

| {{dts|format=dmy|2016|July|16}}

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| align=center| 4:25

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| Shaun Lomas

| Submission (heel hook)

| ICE FC 9

| {{dts|format=dmy|2015|November|20}}

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| align=center| 0:00

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| Brad Carter-Conway

| TKO (elbow)

| CSFC 12

| {{dts|format=dmy|2015|July|18}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 2:57

| Doncaster, England

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| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| 15–7–1

| Nikola Dipchikov

| Decision (unanimous)

| Twins MMA 10

| {{dts|format=dmy|2015|May|8}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Sofia, Bulgaria

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| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 15–6–1

| Kevin Reed

| TKO (elbows)

| CSFC 10

| {{dts|format=dmy|2014|December|6}}

| align=center| 2

| align=center| 2:07

| Doncaster, England

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| align=center| 14–6–1

| Wang Sai

| Decision (unanimous)

| UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Le

| {{dts|format=dmy|2014|August|23}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Macau, China

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| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| 14–5–1

| Igor Araujo

| Decision (unanimous)

| UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Manuwa

| {{dts|format=dmy|2014|March|8}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| London, England

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| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 14–4–1

| Besam Yousef

| Submission (rear-naked choke)

| Superior Challenge 9

| {{dts|format=dmy|2013|November|23}}

| align=center| 2

| align=center| 2:13

| Gothenburg, Sweden

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| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 13–4–1

| Victor Peixoto

| Submission (twister)

| Caged Fighters 6

| {{dts|format=dmy|2013|October|11}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 0:50

| Leeds, England

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| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| 12–4–1

| Kendall Grove

| TKO (punches)

| GWC 1: USA vs UK

| {{dts|format=dmy|2013|June|29}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 4:53

| Kansas City, Missouri, USA

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| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 12–3–1

| Lee Livesly

| TKO (punches)

| Caged Fury 1

| {{dts|format=dmy|2012|August|4}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 0:12

| Barnsley, England

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| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 11–3–1

| Malcolm Richardson

| KO (elbow)

| Cage Confrontation 6

| {{dts|format=dmy|2012|July|7}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 1:11

| York, England

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| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 10–3–1

| Dean Amasinger

| Submission (flying triangle choke)

| BAMMA 8

| {{dts|format=dmy|2011|December|10}}

| align=center| 2

| align=center| 2:28

| Nottingham, England

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| {{draw}}Draw

| align=center| 9–3–1

| Cathal Pendred

| Decision (draw)

| Cage Warriors Fight Night 2

| {{dts|format=dmy|2011|September|8}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Amman, Jordan

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| align=center| 9–3

| Henrique Santana

| Decision (unanimous)

| WFC 1

| {{dts|format=dmy|2011|May|7}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| London, England

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| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 9–2

| Nico Musoke

| Submission (armbar)

| Superior Challenge 6

| {{dts|format=dmy|2010|October|29}}

| align=center| 2

| align=center| 1:56

| Stockholm, Sweden

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| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| 8–2

| Gunnar Nelson

| Submission (rear-naked choke)

| Cage Contender 6

| {{dts|format=dmy|2010|August|28}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 2:51

| Manchester, England

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| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| 8–1

| Eugene Fadiora

| TKO (punches)

| Bushido Challenge 2

| {{dts|format=dmy|2010|April|3}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 2:19

| Nottingham, England

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| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 8–0

| Simon Phillips

| TKO (punches)

| KUMMA 4

| {{dts|format=dmy|2010|February|20}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 0:40

| Cheltenham, England

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| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 7–0

| Sami Berik

| Submission (rear-naked choke)

| Bushido Challenge 1

| {{dts|format=dmy|2009|December|13}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 3:09

| Norwich, England

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| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 6–0

| Jordan James

| Submission (guillotine choke)

| KUMMA 3

| {{dts|format=dmy|2009|November|1}}

| align=center| 2

| align=center| 0:00

| Newport, Wales

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| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 5–0

| Leslee Ojugbana

| Submission (rear-naked choke)

| Total Combat 31

| {{dts|format=dmy|2009|September|5}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 4:56

| Sunderland, England

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| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 4–0

| Lee Doski

| Submission (heel hook)

| Ultimate Force: Olivion

| {{dts|format=dmy|2009|May|16}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 2:01

| Doncaster, England

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| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 3–0

| Andrew McQueen

| Decision (split)

| Total Combat 28

| {{dts|format=dmy|2009|February|21}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Sunderland, England

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| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 2–0

| Runar Gundersen

| Decision (split)

| Total Combat 28

| {{dts|format=dmy|2009|February|21}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| Sunderland, England

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| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 1–0

| Greg Letch

| Submission (achilles lock)

| Ultimate Force: Nemesis

| {{dts|format=dmy|2008|November|1}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 1:59

| Doncaster, England

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